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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
3
The St George Call outlines rules for pew notices and correspondence. Anonymous submissions are not accepted while real-name authentication is requested for faith and verification. It discusses signed letters and the influence of signatures on public reception and ends with a colloquial remark about anonymity.
The Illawarra public laments railway service while state authorities stand firm. A parable from France notes 500 residents halting an express at Bois-Colombes to protest delays, leading to arrests and stern officials. The piece cautions against such action here.
The mayor of Kogarah acting with Bexley Council calls for public recognition of Fettler Smith for saving a life at great personal risk. The piece notes Smith’s rapid thinking and coolness in danger and urges support from neighboring mayors to secure merited recognition.
A letter from Mr. G B Holt on the Greater St George issue appears in this week’s Call. Holt is known for a pungent pen and bold speech and his views are unlikely to meet opposition from district welfare supporters.
The municipal council redraws ward lines to achieve equal representation by unimproved capital value. West Ward is valued at 101,236 pounds, East Ward 99,752 pounds, Middle Ward 97,723 pounds, and North Ward 04,011 pounds. Officials note future rebalancing will be needed as population growth continues.
Treasurer Frank Peach lists amounts previously acknowledged 22 14 6 and paid sums to W Price J Harrison W Bing A ODonnell M Mills W Alliman W Rollasin G T Mossman totaling 1 2 68. Promised payments from W J Marshall Grieflied Battye bring the grand total to £24 17s 6d.
The Hailway Commissioners agreed to Kogarah Council demand for a Friday Sans Souci tram service. A half hourly Friday service will operate and the timetable will shift on Wednesdays as part of the ordinary weekly pattern.
Railway Commissioners seek council approval for drainage from Parade to Station front and request payment of 3 per year for drain pipes under Kogarah Station. Stamp duty adds 2, council to decide after consulting Municipal Association.
During debate on the Works Department estimates Mr Taylor questioned provision for duplicating the punt across the George's River.
Letter to the editor defends the legality of paying rates by post and disputes a correspondent’s claim that the mayor and aldermen erred. W W Monahan argues the liability remains with the ratepayer, examines statutory notices, and calls for a court decision to settle the matter.
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